#FIRSTLOOK: “RUNNING POINT” RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON

Netflix today announced that the hit comedy series Running Point has been renewed for a second season.

In its debut week, Running Point scored 9.3 Million views and ranked in the Top 10 across 83 countries.

Quote from Co-Creator / Executive Producer / Writer Mindy Kaling as told to TUDUM.com: “We are so thrilled to be able to deliver a Season 2 of Running Point to the fans of the show. We still cannot believe the response from audiences – thank you to everyone who has watched! Thank you to our partners at Netflix, Warner Brothers, our star who brought this show to life, Kate Hudson, and of course Executive Producers Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis, without whom there would be no Running Point.”

About Running Point Season 1:

When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy. The 10-episode series also stars Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield and Justin Theroux.

Cast: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield, Justin Theroux, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, Dane DiLiegro

Writers / Executive Producers: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

Showrunner: David Stassen

Executive Producers: Kate Hudson, Howard Klein, Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis

Producer: Jordan Rambis

Studio: The series is produced by Mindy Kaling’s Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal.

Official announcement:

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “RUNNING POINT”

Kate Hudson stars in RUNNING POINT, a new comedy series from executive producer Mindy Kaling, premiering February 27, 2025 on Netflix.

About RUNNING POINT
When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job. From the hitmaking team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Running Point puts a bold twist on the underdog comedy. The 10-episode series also stars Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis and Max Greenfield.

Series Credits
Cast: Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Jay Ellis, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, Dane DiLiegro
Writers / Executive Producers: Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen
Showrunner: David Stassen
Executive Producers: Kate Hudson, Howard Klein (3 Arts Entertainment), Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis
Producer: Jordan Rambis
Studio: The series is produced by Mindy Kaling’s Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Kaling is under an overall deal.
Episodes: 10

#TIFF24: “THE LAST SHOWGIRL” REVIEW

By Amanda Gilmore

Director Gia Coppola’s latest is a stark look at how society and workplaces treat women as they age.

Shelley (Pamela Anderson) has been working as a showgirl at the last remaining tits and feather show on the Las Vegas strip. She’s been a part of the production since its conception three decades ago. When she finds out the show is being forced to close she has to confront the sacrifices she made in her personal life to be successful in her professional. Especially now that the profession she loves no longer loves her.

Coppola and screenwriter Kate Gersten have created an emotional, raw look at society’s ruthlessness of aging women. The harsh reality is that society treats younger women differently from older women, especially when it comes to the performing arts industries. Having this story set in the world of Las Vegas showgirls just heightens that reality.

The entire Cast comes from a range of generations of women and all give strong performances. The ever-charming Jamie Lee Curtis gives an impactful performance as a cocktail waitress who consistently gets sent home early when new employees get to stay. Brenda Song plays a dancer who gets shut down from all auditions because she’s deemed too old. Kiernan Shipka, the youngest of the dancers, gets hired immediately at a new show. Then there’s Anderson leads the pack in one scene and gets told the only reason she got her job all those years ago was because she was young and hot.

When Shelley hears the news of the show canceling, she immediately calls her daughter played by Billie Lourd who gives a touching performance. They’ve been estranged for years due to Shelley wanting to be bathed in the stage lights. This storyline of a woman’s sacrifice for her career is a clever touch as it takes us deeper into the female experience. Not only does the world judge women on their physical appearance, but also judges them evermore when they’ve got children.

The Last Showgirl screens at TIFF ’24:

Fri, Sept 6 at 3 PM at VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre

Sun, Sept 8 at 2:45 PM at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

Fri, Sept 13 at 6:45 PM at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

Sat, Sept 14 at 7 PM at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

#SPOTTED: BRENDA SONG IN TORONTO FILMING “ANGRY ANGEL”

You know her from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Scandal, Dads, The New Girl and even David Fincher‘s Oscar-nominated The Social Network. Brenda Song helped define the childhood of many a millenial and now she’s in Toronto filming her latest project, ANGRY ANGEL for ABC Freeform. Directed by Jamie Travis, the Production wraps around Labour Day.

The TV Movie began production in Toronto this week and has Song starring as a woman-turned-angel who just can’t seem to get to heaven. She finds herself caught in a love triangle and also frustrating her angel mentor played by Jason Biggs (Orange is the New Black, American Pie).

Song was spotted in Financial District tonight filming late into the night, conscientiously rehearsing a monologue as she crossed the road multiple times in the zone. The set was a lit with Christmas lights and faux snow as background talent donned their winter’s best.

We waited till she wrapped but it was well worth the wait, greeting Fans with her distinctly raspy voice, able to down a coffee even after a long day on-set.

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With the adorable #BrendaSong, in town filming #ANGRYANGEL, a Holiday Movie coming soon to #ABCFreeform! You know her from #TheSuiteLife, #Dads, #TheNewGirl, #Scandal and #TheSocialNetwork!

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